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December 03, 2006

In cities all over Syria flocks of pigeons swoop and flutter in the skies. It is a passionate hobby for those who have taken it up, but pigeon fanciers are a strange breed. In cities pigeons were always kept in cages on the roofs, but as rooftops were traditionally the domain of women, pigeon fanciers were always viewed with suspicion and disdain by most people who thought they were little more than opportunistic voyeurs. Their reputation was so louche that for years they were not allowed to testify in court as their word was not to be trusted AND they were reputed to smoke hashish......